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News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Saturday March 22, 2025 ( 19 items )  

52nd Collaborative EW Symposium Welcomes UK for First Trilateral Event
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, March 21 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * 52nd Collaborative EW Symposium Welcomes UK for First Trilateral Event Welcome to the Invisible War Invisible wars demand visible action. In this arena, coalition electronic warfare, interoperability and spectrum superiority will decide victories in future near-peer conflicts. Whoever owns the electromagnetic spectrum owns the battlefield. That's why nearly 500 electronic wa  more

Around the Air Force: X-37B returns from space, new concierge cell aids pilots, True North+
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Around the Air Force: X-37B returns from space, new concierge cell aids pilots, True North+ FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland - In this week's look Around the Air Force, the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle successfully deorbited and landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, a new pilot concierge cell helps with seamless transitions from ac  more

As U.S. EPA rolls back protections, California launches satellite project to detect and reduce dangerous methane leaks
SACRAMENTO, California, March 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * As U.S. EPA rolls back protections, California launches satellite project to detect and reduce dangerous methane leaks SACRAMENTO - In his first action since being named Co-Chair of the subnational climate coalition America Is All In, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a groundbreaking state effort to cut methane pollution with the help of innovative satellite technology. The new  more

BLS Issues Report on Metropolitan Area Employmnet and Unemployment - January 2025
WASHINGTON, March 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0379) on March 21, 2025, entitled "Metropolitan Area Employmnet and Unemployment - January 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in January than a year earlier in 290 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 64 areas, and unchanged in 33 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A total of 18 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent a  more

BLS: Unemployment Rates Averaged 1.8 Percent in South Dakota, 5.6 Percent in Nevada, in 2024
WASHINGTON, March 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates averaged 1.8 percent in South Dakota, 5.6 percent in Nevada, in 2024 South Dakota had the lowest annual average unemployment rate among the states in 2024, 1.8 percent. Unemployment rates were 2.3 percent in Vermont and 2.4 percent in North Dakota. Two states, Arizona and Pennsylvania, had record low unemployment rates in 2024, b  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Proclaims Nowruz Day 2025
SACRAMENTO, California, March 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following proclamation on March 20, 2025: * * * Governor Newsom Proclaims Nowruz Day 2025 Sacramento, California - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring March 19, 2024, as Nowruz Day in the State of California. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION For millions of people around the world, Nowruz marks a new year and the beginning of spring. Observed for m  more

California deploys 125 new CHP officers across the state
SACRAMENTO, California, March 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * California deploys 125 new CHP officers across the state WEST SACRAMENTO - Marking the successful completion of an intense 26-week training program, today Governor Newsom congratulated 125 cadets who graduated into their new role as California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers and will now be deployed to communities across the state. *** Original text here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/  more

Contracts for March 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 21, 2025 NAVY Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $590,000,000 fixed-price incentive (firm-target) undefinitized modification (P00080) to a previously awarded contract (N0001917C0015). This modification adds scope for the production and delivery of five CMV-22B aircraft for the Navy. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (30.08%); Ridley Park, Pennsyl  more

FERC: Summaries | March 2025 Commission Meeting
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * Summaries | March 2025 Commission Meeting These are summaries of orders voted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at its March 20, 2025, public meeting. Links to each order will be provided below once the order is issued. The summaries are produced by FERC's Office of External Affairs and are intended to provide only a general synopsis of the orders. Th  more

Former city commissioner for West Covina, California sentenced for child exploitation violations, following ICE investigation
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Former city commissioner for West Covina, California sentenced for child exploitation violations, following ICE investigation LOS ANGELES - An official in a position of public trust was sentenced on March 17 in the Central District of California to 151 months, lifetime supervision and paying victim restitution for violations, including the possession,  more

Governor Newsom joins bipartisan coalition of leaders as states step up to combat climate crisis
SACRAMENTO, California, March 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom joins bipartisan coalition of leaders as states step up to combat climate crisis SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he is joining America Is All In as its newest Co-Chair. In each of the 50 states in the U.S. and across sectors, the coalition of state and local leaders aims to cut emissions in half by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050, while bui  more

Governor Newsom Proclaims Nowruz Day 2025
SACRAMENTO, California, March 20 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom Proclaims Nowruz Day 2025 Sacramento, California - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring March 19, 2024, as Nowruz Day in the State of California. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: *** Original text here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/03/20/governor-newsom-proclaims-nowruz-day-2025/  more

ICE joins US Department of the Treasury in announcing sanctions against Mexico-based transnational criminal organization leader responsible for smuggling migrants into the US
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE joins US Department of the Treasury in announcing sanctions against Mexico-based transnational criminal organization leader responsible for smuggling migrants into the US WASHINGTON -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement joined the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control in announcing sanctions against Jumilca Sandi  more

Idaho Smokehouse Partners Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef Stick Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * Idaho Smokehouse Partners Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef Stick Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination WASHINGTON, March 20, 2025- Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, a Shelley, Idaho establishment, is recalling approximately 29,541 pounds of ready-to-eat beef stick products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal, the U.S. De  more

LA fires cleanup on-track as fastest major cleanup in American history continues with new milestones
SACRAMENTO, California, March 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * LA fires cleanup on-track as fastest major cleanup in American history continues with new milestones LOS ANGELES - The cleanup following the Los Angeles fires is on track to be the fastest in American history as 475 crews roar ahead, working around the clock, to swiftly and safely clean up ash, soot, and damaged buildings from the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires. To date, 1,300 par  more

Lasers Destroy Drones as Additive Manufacturing Builds Them: NPS Accelerates Emerging Technology at JIFX to Fulfill U.S. Navy and DOD's Critical Needs
MONTEREY, California, March 22 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Lasers Destroy Drones as Additive Manufacturing Builds Them: NPS Accelerates Emerging Technology at JIFX to Fulfill U.S. Navy and DOD's Critical Needs Rapidly fielding emerging technologies and prioritizing investments in AI, drones, and counter-drone systems, among other technologies, are key to military modernization and remaining the strongest, most lethal force in the world. The Joint Interagency Field  more

SEC Chair Uyeda Issues Remarks at the Crypto Task Force's Inaugural Roundtable
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks by Mark T. Uyeda, Acting Chairman: * * * Remarks at the Crypto Task Force's Inaugural Roundtable Mark T. Uyeda, Acting Chairman Good afternoon and welcome to the Crypto Task Force's inaugural roundtable, which will explore the complex legal issues involved in classifying crypto assets under the federal securities laws. In the wake of the 2008 Financial Crisis, a person or group going by the name of S  more

USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchers WASHINGTON, March 21, 2025 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced key presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area. These appointees will lead efforts to advance President Trump's America First agenda and ensure that farmers, ranchers, and producers have the sup  more

What They Are Saying: Praise All Around for EPA's Greatest and Most Consequential Day of Deregulation in U.S. History
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Praise All Around for EPA's Greatest and Most Consequential Day of Deregulation in U.S. History WASHINGTON - One week after the greatest and most consequential day of deregulation in U.S. history, praise for the 31 historic actions U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is undertaking under President Trump and Administrator Lee Zeldin keeps pouring in. Combined, these  more